A Message from Beth M. Foley

Reporting on the rapidly developing events surrounding the recent Southern California windstorms and wildfires is clearly challenging. Journalists have a critical job to do, and Edison International and Southern California Edison are steadfast in our commitment to working with them to get the facts right and provide accurate accounts. 

I am humbled by how reporters put themselves in harm's way to help the public learn about events, whether in challenging environments, natural disasters or other difficult situations.

Responsible journalists and corporate communications professionals share a common purpose: to inform and serve the public with integrity and accuracy. We support the media in their vital work, but it must always be based on facts. Unfortunately, too much of the reporting on these heartbreaking disasters has been inaccurate and misleading.

There is a significant difference between a negative story and an inaccurate one. A negative story that is factually correct is appropriate and responsible journalism. However, when a story is inaccurate and an outlet refuses to address a factual misrepresentation, it is our responsibility to do so. We will be addressing some of those issues here.

Beth M. Foley, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
at Southern California Edison and its parent company, Edison International